India's Satellite Communication Services Set for December Launch

India is poised to witness the inaugural commercial rollout of satellite communication services by December. This milestone comes as Starlink, Reliance Jio-SES, and Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb have successfully secured all necessary approvals to commence operations.

Overcoming Delays to Unleash Potential

Industry insiders reveal that while the infrastructure was prepared, delays in spectrum allotment have postponed the launch, affecting India's ambition to become a regional satcom hub and its revenue prospects.

Regulatory Milestones Achieved

With Starlink recently obtaining its GMPCS licence, all three companies now have the green light from space regulator IN-SPACe, marking a significant step forward in India's space economy.

Future Prospects and Challenges

The Department of Telecommunications is expected to finalize spectrum allocation by October, paving the way for services to launch by year-end. Meanwhile, other players like Amazon Kuiper and Globalstar await regulatory clearances.

India's Space Economy on the Rise

Projections suggest India's space economy could reach $44 billion by 2033, capturing about 8% of the global market, with satellite communication revenues estimated at $1 billion annually.